Hospital Optometrist - Exeter

Hospital Optometrist Location: Exeter Salary: £54,609 - £62,411 depending on experience and qualifications Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Saturday, 9am - 5pm Working Pattern: 5 days per week, with Saturdays approximately 1 in 4 Looking for a new direction in your optometry career? You don''t need previous hospital experience either - full training and ongoing support will be provided, with experienced senior Optometrists on hand to support your development. You''ll join a team of around 150 Hospital Optometrists, working across a variety of clinics including pre-operative, post-operative and YAG laser services. There are also opportunities to develop your skills in areas such as Medical Retina and Glaucoma, as well as the private Freedom Vision service. The Role As a Hospital Optometrist, you will: Perform pre- and post-operative assessments for cataract surgery patients. Conduct pre-operative assessments for YAG laser capsulotomy referrals. Obtain informed consent professionally and ethically. Participate in the on-call and weekend rota. Work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team. Ensure clinical areas and equipment are prepared and maintained to a high standard. Complete required training, including Basic Life Support and manual handling. There may also be opportunities to work from home occasionally. Travel throughout the region may be required when needed. Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, 5 days between Monday and Saturday, 9am-5pm. Saturdays are ..... full job details .....